‘Novak Is a Perfect..’ – Casper Ruud Cites Djokovic’s Problem Solving Instincts to Counter a Poignant Grand Slam Issue

The current tennis scenario is bringing up several young names out in the spotlight, making it the era of rising stars. Among the ones who are making their marks, Casper Ruud‘s name has been maintaining a top spot in the list. As the tennis star recently made way to the third round in Melbourne, he referred to Novak Djokovic for a great learning.

Casper Ruud recently won her R2 match against Max Purcell. While the Norwegian gained a victory by saving the last few points, he remembered how Djokovic was a master at performing this drill.

Casper Ruud drives indirect learning from Novak Djokovic

Casper Ruud recently gave fans a surprise by making it to the third round of the Australian Open. As the tennis gained a hard-fought victory against a tough competitor, he emphasized the importance of the last few points in a match. He mentioned, “Just a few points can be the difference of great or not too good in a Grand Slam. You’ve seen it many times before.”

Considering Novak Djokovic as the expert in dealing with similar situations, Casper Ruud mentioned his analysis of the Serb’s potential. “I mean, well, I think Novak is a perfect example. He saved match points plenty of times and ended up winning a Grand Slam. You can see how close matches can get sometimes,” he said.

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As the tennis star won his recent match by hitting a close victory, he added, “Today I didn’t have to save match point, but he was basically only three points away from winning.” Now that Ruud has made a position in the next round, it still remains to be seen if the speed in his run stays intact.

Ruud’s sharpness gets him victories

Along with mentioning the learning that he gained from Novak Djokovic and applying it in his performances, Casper Ruud also admitted the reason behind his recent victories. As the 25-year-old has presented great form recently, he admitted that his sharpness has been the reason behind the recent wins.

“Yeah, that could be what made me win today, with some more confidence than maybe other times, compared to the previous year,” Ruud mentioned. As the tennis star moves ahead in the prestigious event, he is sure to gain more recognition and ranking points, building a strong base for his dash, that the fans expect to witness.

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